A T1 Superstar Becomes the Center of Controversy After Losing to DK at the 2025 LCK Cup
In the recent match at the 2025 LCK Cup, the new lineup of T1 faced a significant challenge against Dplus KIA. Additionally, the Fearless Draft strategy and various subjective reasons led to T1 experiencing a disappointing opening match of the LCK Cup, losing with a score of 1-2. Notably, the performance of superstar Doran attracted particular attention.
In several posts on online platforms, LCK fans began discussing the performance of T1’s superstar. Some viewers pointed out that Doran did not utilize his champion’s potential effectively during the match. “When Jax’s performance was weaker than Poppy’s (Oner) during team fights, I felt that Doran’s weak points came back to haunt him,” one fan noted.
However, a portion of T1’s fans expressed their opinions supporting Doran as well as the entire team despite the disappointing performance. One fan commented: “It’s just the first official match together, and the training conditions aren’t optimal. They just need to try harder to improve.”
Ongoing Issues for T1
In reality, T1’s difficulties against DK at the 2025 LCK Cup were entirely expected. Firstly, T1’s performance in the LCK is always different from their performance at the World Championship, and their usual struggle with pressure is a common occurrence. Moreover, this was the first match for an entirely new lineup, with many new strategies having been introduced in League of Legends. Facing such challenges is entirely understandable.
Additionally, League of Legends is a five-player team game, and DK should not be considered an easy opponent. It wasn’t just Doran who bore the brunt of the loss; all four other members also share responsibility for this defeat. T1’s opportunities at the LCK Cup remain abundant, and their aspirations for the 2024 World Championship could completely change the scenario in the upcoming matches.
